Mar 18, 2011
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Basil Julep

The clean, summery aroma of basil completely transforms the classic julep, traditionally made with mint. The drink is also traditionally made with Bourbon — here, we replaced that with Irish whiskey, whose subtle citrus notes intermingle beautifully with the sweet herbs.
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MAKES 4 DRINKS

INGREDIENTS

8 large basil leaves, plus 4 sprigs for garnish
2 oz simple syrup
6 oz Irish whiskey

INSTRUCTIONS

In a cocktail shaker, muddle together the basil leaves and simple syrup. Pour in the Irish whiskey, and stir briskly one or two times. Fill four glasses with crushed ice; pour equal portions of the drink over the ice, straining out the basil. Garnish with basil sprigs.

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I liked this, but felt like it needed more basil flavor. Next time I think I'll use basil-infused simply syrup to ramp up the basil flavor. I topped it off with a splash of soda, which added some nice lightness.
Basil Julep Reviewed by ANIQUE on . I liked this, but felt like it needed more basil flavor. Next time I think I'll use basil-infused simply syrup to ramp up the basil flavor. I topped it off with a splash of soda, which added some nice lightness. Rating:

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